Falling Asleep in Space
We explore the fascinating science and study of how humans sleep in space and its effects on the body.
Northwestern University Sub-categories:
- Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory (1)
- Center for Sleep and Circadian Biology (2)
- Kellogg School of Management (2)
- Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease (1)
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (6)
- Northwestern University School of Law (1)
- Potocsnak Longevity Institute (1)
External link for more info: Northwestern University
Advancements in Anti-Aging
By 2030, 74 million Baby Boomers in the U.S. will be 65 or older. As people age, this means bigger burdens on the healthcare system, senior housing and care. But, what if one day, we could slow down this process of biological aging? Two researchers from Northwestern University join us this week to share some of the latest innovations in the anti-aging field.
The Mysteries of Alzheimer’s Disease
For many decades, scientists have been trying to decode this disease with no avail. Instead, more questions keep popping up as we learn more about this complex disease and face dead ends in treatment exploration. Two experts in the field join Viewpoints this week to shed some light on modern Alzheimer’s research.
Slumbering in Space
For astronauts in space, sleeping in a zero-gravity environment surrounded by loud fans, bright lights and cramped quarters can be an issue. We discuss some of the bodily systems behind sleep and how astronauts in space for months on end deal with these challenges.
Cannabis: A Complicated History
Throughout history marijuana wasn’t just used in medicinal or recreational settings, but also part of religious ceremonies or used by warriors before wartime battle. We speak with pharmacology expert Dr. Richard Miller about the drugs global history and its prohibition in the U.S. over the last 70 years.
The Benefits of Music Education
Often during a budget crunch music education is the first thing to go yet there are many benefits learning music can have on our brains and child development.
Studying School Shootings and Gun Violence
The recent shooting in Parkland, Florida has ignited a public debate over gun reform, but what are the real facts about gun violence in America? And, who is actually researching the phenomenon? Researcher Adam Pah says one thing missing from the gun reform debates are the essential data points that should be informing future policy decisions.
W.E.B. Du Bois’s Lasting Impact in Sociology (2017)
We talk to a scholar about what exactly W.E.B. Du Bois did to improve the study of sociology and what his impact truly was.
